James (Jim) McCourt

September 24, 1960 to November 11, 2017

of Cambridge, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 11, 2017 at the age of 57. Jim loved to tell stories about his family and friends. He was a real handyman always helping his family in his own way. Jim followed his father’s and brother’s footsteps becoming a licensed electrician. He enjoyed going on hunting and fishing trips in Northern Ontario. Jim’s favourite working environment was at Lulu’s Roadhouse. He enjoyed listening to the music and it was there that he met some of his music idols. Loving father of Jenna Quinn-McCourt of Banff, Alberta. Dear brother of Marlene McCourt, Robert McCourt (Bonnie), and Reta McCourt. Special uncle of Christina McCourt (Jason Hawkins), Megan Rubidge (Jason), John McCourt, and David McCourt (Stacey LaPlante). Predeceased by his parents Elmer and Margery (Hanna) McCourt. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood on Saturday November 25, 2017 from 10:00 till 10:45 a.m. followed by the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Colin Snyder officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Special Olympics Central Bruce c/o Shelley Bellamy 400 Waterloo Street Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C1 or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice.